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Edtech platforms including Emeritus, Coursera, upGrad, Simplilearn and Great Learning say they have seen a sharp uptick in the number of top executivesincluding CXOswho are opting for upskilling to stay on top of things in a fast-changing business environment...
Courses in generative AI, ChatGPT, machine learning, data science and business analytics and leadership skills are finding the most traction among senior leaders..
In 2023, the demand for upskilling among senior leadership has grown by 41% at Great Learning; Simplilearn saw around 90-120% growth in CXO-level enrollments due to the advent of disruptive technologies like AI and leaders wanting to understand these better...
Many companies invest in upskilling to build digital and data literacy across their workforce, especially the senior leadership and help them keep up with new tools and practices, said Raghav Gupta, managing director-India and APAC, Coursera...
The demand for upskilling leadership has increased also in non-Indian companies like Access Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, DIFC Courts, said Hari Krishnan Nair, co-founder of Great Learning..
